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Ubuntu 22.04 LTS USN-5430-1 Critical: gnome-control-center Access Threat

ubuntu
Calendar Grey May 18, 2022
Dist Ubuntu Esm H88
Ubuntu's GNOME configuration could lead to unauthorized network connections. Security update strongly advised.
GNOME Settings could allow unintended access to network services.

Summary

GNOME Settings could allow unintended access to network services.

Software Description:

- gnome-control-center: utilities to configure the GNOME desktop

Details:

It was discovered that GNOME Settings incorrectly handled the remote

desktop sharing configuration. When turning off desktop sharing, it may be

turned on again after rebooting, contrary to expectations.

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Topics Covered

security advisory critical ubuntu network access gnome-control-center

Update Instructions

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following
package versions:

Ubuntu 22.04 LTS:
  gnome-control-center            1:41.4-1ubuntu13.2

After a standard system update you need to reboot your computer to make all
the necessary changes.

References

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5430-1

CVE-2022-1736

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May 18, 2022

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Topics Covered

security advisory critical ubuntu network access gnome-control-center

Package Information

https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-control-center/1:41.4-1ubuntu13.2

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